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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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