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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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