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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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