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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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