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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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