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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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