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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed 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? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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