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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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