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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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