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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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