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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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