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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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