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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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