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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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