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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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