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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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