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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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