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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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