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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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