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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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