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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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