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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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