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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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