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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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