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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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