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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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