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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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