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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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