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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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