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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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