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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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