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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner 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 elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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