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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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