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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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