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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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