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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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