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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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