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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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