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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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