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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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