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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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