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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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