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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers 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 classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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