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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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