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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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