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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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