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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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