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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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