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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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