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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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