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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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