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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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