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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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