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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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