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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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