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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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