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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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