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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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