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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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