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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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