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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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