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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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