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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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