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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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