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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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