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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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