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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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