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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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