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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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