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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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