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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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