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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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