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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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