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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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