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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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