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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure 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 MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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