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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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