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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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