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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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