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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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