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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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