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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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