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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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