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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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