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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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