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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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