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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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