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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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