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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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