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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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