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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major 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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