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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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