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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition