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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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