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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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