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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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