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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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