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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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