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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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