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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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