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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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