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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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