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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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