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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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