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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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