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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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