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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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