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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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