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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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