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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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