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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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