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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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