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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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