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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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