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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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