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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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