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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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