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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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