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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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