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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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