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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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