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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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