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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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