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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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