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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). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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