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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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