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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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