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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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