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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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