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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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