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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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