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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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