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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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