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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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