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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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