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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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