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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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