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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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