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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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