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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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