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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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