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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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