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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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