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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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