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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines 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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