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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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