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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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