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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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