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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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