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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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