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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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