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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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