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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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