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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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