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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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