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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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