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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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