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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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