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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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