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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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