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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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