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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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