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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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