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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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