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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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