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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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