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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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