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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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