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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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