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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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