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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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