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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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