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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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