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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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