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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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