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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important 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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