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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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