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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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