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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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