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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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