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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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