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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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