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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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