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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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