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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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