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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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