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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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