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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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