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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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