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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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