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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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