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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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