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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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