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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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