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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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