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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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