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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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