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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major 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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