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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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