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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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