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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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