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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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