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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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