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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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