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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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