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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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