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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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