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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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