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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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