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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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