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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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