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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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