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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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