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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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