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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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