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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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