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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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