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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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