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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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