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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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