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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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