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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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