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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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