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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the 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 online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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