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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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