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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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