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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers 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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