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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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