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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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