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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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