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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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