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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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