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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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