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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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