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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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