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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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