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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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