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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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