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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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