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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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