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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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