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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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