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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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