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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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