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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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