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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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