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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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