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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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