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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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