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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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