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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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