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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student 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 available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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