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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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