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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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