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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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