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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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