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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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