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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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