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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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