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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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