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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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