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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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