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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches 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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