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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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