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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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