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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally 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 e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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