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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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