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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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