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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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