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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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