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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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