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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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