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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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