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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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