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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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