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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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