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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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