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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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