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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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