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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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