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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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