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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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