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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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