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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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