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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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