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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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