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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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