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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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