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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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