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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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