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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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