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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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