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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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