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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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