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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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