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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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