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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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