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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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