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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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