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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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