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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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