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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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