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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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