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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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