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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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