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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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