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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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