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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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