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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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