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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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