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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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