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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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