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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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