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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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