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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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