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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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