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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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