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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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