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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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