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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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