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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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