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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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