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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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