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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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