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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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