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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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