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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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