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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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