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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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