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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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