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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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