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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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