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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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