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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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