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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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