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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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