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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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