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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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