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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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