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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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