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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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