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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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