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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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