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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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