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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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