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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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