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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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