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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources