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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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