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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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