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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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