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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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