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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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