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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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