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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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