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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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