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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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