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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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