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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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