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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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