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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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