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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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