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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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