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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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