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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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