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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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