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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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