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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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