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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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