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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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