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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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