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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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