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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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