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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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