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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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