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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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