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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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