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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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