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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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