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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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