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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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