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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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