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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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