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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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