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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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