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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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