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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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