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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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