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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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