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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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