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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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