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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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