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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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