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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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