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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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