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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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