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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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