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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators 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 massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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