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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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