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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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