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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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