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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources