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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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