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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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