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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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