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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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