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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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