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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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