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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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