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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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