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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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