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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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