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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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