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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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