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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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