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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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