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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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