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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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