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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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