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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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