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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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