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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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