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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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