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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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