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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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