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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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