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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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