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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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