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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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