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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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