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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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