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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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