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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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