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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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