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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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