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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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