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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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