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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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