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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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