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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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