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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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