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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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