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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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