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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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