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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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