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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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