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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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