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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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