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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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