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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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