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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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