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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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