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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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