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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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