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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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