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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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