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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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