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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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