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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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