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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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