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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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