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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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