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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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