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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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