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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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