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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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