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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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