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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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