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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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