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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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