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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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