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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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