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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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