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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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