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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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