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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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