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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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