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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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