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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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