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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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