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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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