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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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