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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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