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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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