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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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