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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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