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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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