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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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