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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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