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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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