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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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