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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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