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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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