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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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