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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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