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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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