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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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