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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major 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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