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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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