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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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