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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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