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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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