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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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