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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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