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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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