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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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