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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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