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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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