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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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