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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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