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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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