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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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